Jun 5, 2023
Staff turnover has become a challenge for many nonprofits. Increasing numbers of nonprofit employees report feeling stressed and burned out. In today’s podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Evisha Ford to discuss what causes nonprofit burnout and how both the individual and the organization can create a culture of wellness and support.
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Benches in the Bathroom: Leading a
Physically, Emotionally, and Socially Safe School Culture by
Evisha Ford
https://www.amazon.com/Benches-Bathroom-Physically-Emotionally-attrition/dp/1954631553/
[NPFX] Self-Care for Nonprofit
Fundraisers: How to Avoid Burnout
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/self-care-for-nonprofit-fundraisers-how-to-avoid-burnout
Nonprofit Staff Retention, Part 1:
Are Higher Salaries Really the Answer?
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-are-higher-salaries-really-the-answer
Nonprofit Staff Retention, Part 2:
How to Attract and Keep the Best Employees
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-how-to-attract-and-keep-the-best-employees
5 Ways to Improve Your Fundraising
Team’s Morale
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-your-fundraising-team-s-morale
Best Wellness Practices for
Nonprofit Fundraisers (#4 Might Surprise You)
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/best-wellness-practices-for-nonprofit-fundraisers-4-might-surprise-you
Dr. Evisha Ford is the
Founding Executive Director of iCan
Dream Center, a therapeutic school in Illinois, that serves the
needs of neurodiverse learners and their families. She began her
career serving inner-city homeless youth in Chicago and worked with
various community agencies to build their capacity to support the
needs of vulnerable youth. She specializes in trauma-compassionate
leadership, program design, cultural and racial equity, developing
continuums of service for diverse learners. She is author of
Benches in the Bathroom: Leading a
Physically, Emotionally, and Socially Safe School Culture.
Additionally, Dr. Ford serve as President of the Board for the
United Way Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network. She has
received numerous awards, including “Woman of the Year” by Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, the Paige Award for her impact within the special
needs community, and the “Dream Maker Award” from the Bronzeville
Children’s Museum of Chicago. In July 2018, she was honored as one
of the influential “100 Black Women in Chicago” for her educational
contributions. In July 2022, Dr. Ford received her most generous
recognition as “best mom ever” granted by her two sons. To lean
more about Dr. Ford’s work, visit her website www.drevisha.com.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drevisha/
https://icandreamcenter.com/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.